www.ststsn.co.uk The South Thames Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Network (STSTN) is a South Thames Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Network Exam Revision Day for Specialist Haematology Trainees haemoglobinopathy collaboration led by Consultant Haematologists and Paediatricians at Date: Saturday 7th March 2015 Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm Venue: James Black Centre, King’s College London Denmark Hill campus, London SE5 9RJ Cost: £150 King’s College Hospital, Evelina Children’s Hospital and Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts. Who is this course for? For Specialist Registrars training for Part 1 and Part 2 of FRCPath exams What does this course cover? This is a haematology revision course with a specific emphasis on red cell disorders. We look at recent exam papers and ensure we include the most likely topics that will be included in your exam. This is a very interactive course that includes case studies, past exam questions and a very encouraging atmosphere for you to ask questions to our expert speakers. Our goal is to improve the patient experience by offering better treatment outcomes for people with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia. The network also provides educational events and peer- support for consultants, medical trainees and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with red cell disorders. To subscribe to STSTN please send an email to: info@ststn.co.uk PROGRAMME Session 1 • Introduction to haemoglobinopathies: sickle cell disease the thalassaemias • Lab haemoglobinopathy diagnosis and the antenatal screening program • Specialist sickle management (part 1) • Morphology review Session 2 • Transfusion and its complications in sickle cell patients • Paediatric management issues Session 3 • Specialist sickle management (part 2) • Iron loading and its management • Thalassaemia • Haemoglobinopathy morphology quiz Session 4 • Rare red cell disorders • Case studies / essay questions *PLEASE NOTE: DETAILS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE TO REGISTER Register online via the Kings College London eStore: http://tinyurl.com/ststnrevisionday